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People stuck in haunted homes during quarantine report rise in 'spooky' happenings
New York Post - 15 May 2020 23:21
"You notice all of these weird [supernatural] things when you normally wouldn't. And there's so much time to think about how scary they are," one resident tells The Post.
Iliza Shlesinger: 'A woman actually pooped herself from laughing so hard'
The Guardian - 15 May 2020 15:00
The American comedian, actress and television host on the things that make her laugh the most OK, hear me out. Drink half a bottle of wine and watch Val Kilmer's The Saint.
Changing Subject Amid a Pandemic, Trump Turns to an Old Ploy: Blame Obama
The New York Times - 15 May 2020 03:52
After pressure from the president, Senator Lindsey Graham agreed to hold a hearing, but he rebuffed Mr. Trump's suggestion that his predecessor be called to testify.
World Health Organization official kicked out of Burundi ahead of country's election
Fox News - 15 May 2020 04:26
Burundi's top World Health Organization (WHO) official has been kicked out of the country ahead of the May 20 presidential election, after voicing concerns over crowded political rallies.
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 300,000: Reuters tally
Reuters - 15 May 2020 04:35
Global coronavirus deaths passed 300,000 on Thursday as infections approached 4.5 million, according to a Reuters tally, with the United States responsible for more than a quarter of all fatalities.
Men accused in Ahmaud Arbery shooting hire attorneys
CBSNews - 15 May 2020 01:00
Attorneys for two white men accused of pursuing and killing a black man in Georgia said Thursday their clients have been vilified and cautioned against a rush to judgment in a case that has drawn national attention.
Singapore recruiting coronavirus testers, no medical experience required
New York Post - 15 May 2020 16:17
SINGAPORE – Singapore is offering generous salaries for people to perform nasal swabs at places like quarantined migrant dormitories as the city-state ramps up its testing regime to bring down one of the highest COVID-...
Coronavirus US live: House to vote on $3tn stimulus package opposed by Trump and Senate
The Guardian - 15 May 2020 16:16
Nancy Pelosi: bill is a 'starting point' for negotiations World looks on in horror as Trump flails over pandemic despite claims US leads way US coronavirus hotspots linked to meat processing plants Trump campaign focuses...
Dutch official advice to single people: find a sex buddy for lockdown
The Guardian - 15 May 2020 16:08
Those without sexual partner asked to consider arrangement during coronavirus crisis Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Single men and women in the Netherlands are being advised to organise a s...
CDC offers brief checklists to guide businesses, schools, and others on reopening
Boston - 15 May 2020 16:36
WASHINGTON – With hundreds of millions of people still seeking advice on resuming their lives safely, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a scant six pages of recommendations Thursday to guide schools...
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump to appoint 2 vaccine officials
ABC News - 15 May 2020 16:36
President Trump is set to name two coronavirus vaccine officials one day after an ousted chief warned of distribution problems and new CDC guidance was released.
Wall Street retreats as trade war fears compound virus woes
Reuters - 15 May 2020 16:34
U.S. stocks dropped on Friday as signs of deteriorating trade relations between the United States and China added to economic worries due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
House to vote on massive new coronavirus relief bill
CBSNews - 15 May 2020 16:28
The $3 trillion legislation is unlikely to gain any traction in the Republican-controlled Senate.
English tourism bosses wary of day-trippers over warm weekend
The Guardian - 15 May 2020 16:24
People urged to think twice before travelling during coronavirus crisis Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Tourism chiefs were cautiously opening their doors to visitors at some of England's be...
You failed us, virus-submerged French medics tell Macron
ABC News - 15 May 2020 16:23
French nurses and doctors have faced off with President Emmanuel Macron at a leading Paris hospital, demanding higher pay and more investment in their once-renowned medical system
Fearing second wave, China's Wuhan ramps up coronavirus tests
Reuters - 15 May 2020 16:13
Authorities in Wuhan have tested over 3 million residents for the coronavirus in April and May and aim to test all of the rest, state media said, as the city at the epicentre of the original outbreak faces the threat of ...
Mitch McConnell says he was 'wrong' to say Obama left behind no pandemic plan
USA Today - 15 May 2020 16:07
"I was wrong," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Fox News. Obama "did leave behind a plan. So, I clearly made a mistake in that regard."
More than 70 percent of Americans say the U.S. doesn't have enough coronavirus tests
The Week - 15 May 2020 16:06
A majority of Americans agree that the U.S. doesn't currently have enough coronavirus tests available, a new poll has found. A few days after President Trump touted the amount of COVID-19 testing being conducted in the U...
Foster care teen's death draws scrutiny to group home outbreaks: Who is looking out for these children?
USA Today - 15 May 2020 16:05Philippines storm displaces tens of thousands of people
Al Jazeera English - 15 May 2020 15:47
Tropical Storm Vongfong destroys homes and cuts power on the central island of Samar, with fears evacuations could increase COVID-19 spread.
Kim Jong Un's boats create further mystery over his whereabouts
New York Post - 15 May 2020 15:42
With Kim Jong Un missing again for the past two weeks, new rumors are floating around about the North Korean leader's whereabouts, including that he is back at his Wonsan retreat based on satellite photos of boats at the...
Trump will name Moncef Slaoui to lead push for coronavirus vaccine
New York Post - 15 May 2020 15:41
President Trump is expected to name Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, to lead his push to develop a coronavirus vaccine.